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The Terminal is a weekday web publication that focuses on Birmingham, Alabama and the immediate surrounding area. It's a hub for information about news, arts, culture, music and opinion in the Magic City.

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• A look back: August 18

  Posted on Monday August 18th, 2008 at 09:00 in a look back, al, bhamwiki, birmingham, birmingham barons, Bo Bice, history

  1910: Rickwood Field opened with a 3:30 PM game. The Birmingham Barons defeated the Montgomery Climbers 3-2. 2005: Singer Bo Bice underwent emergency surgery for a blocked intestine. Courtesy: ShareT...

• A look back: August 14

  Posted on Thursday August 14th, 2008 at 09:15 in a look back, al, Alabama, birmingham, history, robert davis iii, satchel paige

  1955: Satchel Paige signed a contract to play for the Greensboro Patriots of the Carolina League. 2006: Adventurer and mountain climber Robert Davis III died while descending Mount Kenya. Courtesy: S...

• A look back: August 13

  Posted on Wednesday August 13th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, birmingham, clifford allison, history, sixth avenue baptist church, timetable

  1854: Sixth Avenue Baptist Church pastor J. Q. A. Wilhite was born in Louisville, Kentucky 1992: Driver Clifford Allison died in a single car crash at the Michigan International Speedway. Courtesy: S...

• A look back: August 8

  Posted on Friday August 8th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, baby doe's matchless mine, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, the club, urbie green

  1926: Jazz musician Urbie Green was born in Mobile. 2002: The Club purchased the adjacent 6.5 acres of land which once housed Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine restaurant. Courtesy: ShareThis...

• A look back: August 5

  Posted on Tuesday August 5th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, andrew beard, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham post-herald, history, patent, rotary engine

  1890: Inventor and emancipated slave Andrew Beard was granted Patent No. 433,847 for his rotary engine invention. 1996: The Birmingham Post-Herald published its first afternoon edition. Courtesy: Sha...

• A look back: August 4

  Posted on Monday August 4th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, kelly ingram, maps referendum, reference

  1887: Kelly Ingram, the first American soildier to die in World War I, was born in Pratt City. 1998: Nearly 168,000 residents voted in the MAPS referrendum. Courtesy: ShareThis...

• A look back: July 31

  Posted on Thursday July 31st, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, birmingham, history, nolan shivers, temple emanu-el

  1886: The cornerstone of Temple Emanu-El at 17th Street and 5th Avenue North was laid. 2007: Birmingham Police Department officer Nolan Shivers retired with 49 years of service. Courtesy: ShareThis...

• A look back: July 29

  Posted on Tuesday July 29th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, cousin cliff holman, floyd franks, history, mls

  1953: “Cousin Cliff” Holman was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. 2007: Professional soccer player Floyd Franks, Jr scored his first MLS goal for the Chicago Fire. Courtesy: SHA...

• A look back: July 28

  Posted on Monday July 28th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, dubba dubba twins, history, vida blue

  1949: Vida Blue was born. 1988: The current Dubba Dubba Twins, Erica and Monica Stacey of Centreville, were born. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 28", url: "http://bham...

• A look back: July 25

  Posted on Friday July 25th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, mel allen, patricia todd

  1955: Patricia Todd was born. 1998: The New York Yankees dedicated a plaque in memory of Mel Allen for Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July ...

• A look back: July 24

  Posted on Thursday July 24th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, hugh thomas, satchel paige

  1918: Satchel Paige was sent to the Industrial School for Negro Children in Mount Meigs. 2002: Music professor Hugh Thomas died. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 24", ur...

• A look back: July 22

  Posted on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 at 08:22 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, ensley, function in the junction, history, national register of historic places, reference, sloss furnaces

  1972: The Sloss Blast Furnace Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 2006: The Function in the Junction jazz festival was held in Erskine Hawkins Park in Ensley. Courtesy: SHAR...

• A look back: July 21

  Posted on Monday July 21st, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, caldwell hotel, history, sam hairston

  1894: The Caldwell Hotel burned to the ground. 1951: Catcher Sam Hairston made his major-league debut with the Chicago White Sox. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 21", u...

• A look back: July 18

  Posted on Friday July 18th, 2008 at 08:00 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, gaynell hendricks, history, logan martin dam, patricia todd, reference

  1960: Construction began on Logan Martin Dam. 2006: Patricia Todd defeated Gaynell Hendricks for the Alabama House District 54 seat. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 18",...

• A look back: July 17

  Posted on Thursday July 17th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, bill morgan freeman, birmingham, history, joe rumore

  1920: Radio announcer Joe Rumore was born in Birmingham. 2006: Artist Bill Morgan Freeman died in Birmingham. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 17", url: "http://bhamterm...

• A look back: July 16

  Posted on Wednesday July 16th, 2008 at 08:00 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, reference

  1932: Satchel Paige pitched his first no-hitter in the Negro League. 2007: Demolition of the 1917 Birmingham News building began. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 16", u...

• A look back: July 15

  Posted on Tuesday July 15th, 2008 at 08:04 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham international raceway, compass bank, history, reference

  1961: A paved quarter-mile track opened at the Birmingham International Raceway. 1997: Compass Bank acquired Central Texas Bancorp of Waco, Texas. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look b...

• A look back: July 14

  Posted on Monday July 14th, 2008 at 08:00 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, george murray, history, readmission

  1868: Alabama was officially re-admitted into the United States of America. Robert M. Patton ceeded Governorship to William H. Smith. 2006: Former Bishop of Alabama George M. Murray died. Courtesy: ...

• A look back: July 11

  Posted on Friday July 11th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, reference, sela ward

  1956: Actress Sela Ward was born. 2005: VJ’s on the Runway re-opened in its current location near the Birmingham International Airport. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: ...

• A look back: July 10

  Posted on Thursday July 10th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham americans, governor, history, legion field, reference, william wyatt bibb

  1820: Alabama’s first Governor, William Wyatt Bibb died in office. Thomas Bibb, as President of the Senate, succeeded his brother as Governor. 1974: Birmingham Americans 11 - Southern Californi...

• A look back: July 8

  Posted on Tuesday July 8th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, jayfe ware residence, john bankhead, tim head

  1872: U. S. Senator John H. Bankhead, II was born. 2006: Tim Head began disassembling the barn at the Jayfe Ware residence. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 8", url: "ht...

• A look back: July 7

  Posted on Monday July 7th, 2008 at 09:00 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, maps, margaret walker, reference

  1915: Writer and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham. 1998: The MAPS infomercial was broadcast simultaneously by every local TV station. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look bac...

• A look back: July 2

  Posted on Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 at 08:05 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, fm, history, paul williams, radio station, reference, wyde

  1939: Singer Paul Williams was born in Birmingham. 2007: WYDE-FM dropped its talk radio format and played Christmas music. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 2", url: "htt...

• A look back: July 1

  Posted on Tuesday July 1st, 2008 at 07:45 in 1915, 1961, a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, carl lewis, history, prohibition, reference

  1915: Statewide alcohol prohibition went into effect. 1961: Track and field star Carl Lewis was born in Birmingham. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: July 1", url: "http://bh...

• A look back: June 30

  Posted on Monday June 30th, 2008 at 09:45 in a look back, al, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham terminal station, demolition, history, reference, southtrust tower

  1969: The Alabama Public Service Commission approved the demolition of the Birmingham Terminal Station. 2004: SouthTrust Tower was purchased by Atanta’s Barry Real Estate for $55 million. Courte...

• A look back: June 27

  Posted on Friday June 27th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, annetta nunn, bernard kincaid, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham black barons, history, reference, satchel paige

  1927: Birmingham Black Barons pitcher Satchel Paige struck three consecutive St Louis Stars batters, starting a near riot. 2006: Mayor Bernard Kincaid and Police Chief Annetta Nunn took part in a R...

• A look back: June 25

  Posted on Wednesday June 25th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, birmingham central station, history, joseph woodward ii, reference

  1965: Woodward Iron Company executive Joseph Woodward II died in North Carolina. 1999: Birmingham Central Station was dedicated. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: June 25", ur...

• A look back: June 23

  Posted on Monday June 23rd, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, alabama vulcans, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, history, homewood, shades creek park

  1934: Shades Creek Park was dedicated in Homewood. 1979: Kentucky Trackers 28 - Alabama Vulcans 14 at Kentucky. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: June 23", url: "http://bhamte...

• A look back: June 20

  Posted on Friday June 20th, 2008 at 07:55 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, carl lewis, gail patrick, history

  1911: Actress Gail Patrick was born in Birmingham. 1981: Carl Lewis set the low-altitude long jump record. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: June 20", url: "http://bhamtermina...

• A look back: June 19

  Posted on Thursday June 19th, 2008 at 07:45 in a look back, al, Alabama, bhamwiki, bhamwiki.com, birmingham, chris gray, colonial store, history, homewood

  1957: The Colonial Store on 26th Street North in Norwood opened. 1970: Pro football player Chris Gray was born in Homewood. Courtesy: SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "A look back: June 19", url: "h...